Support Worker

Choice Support; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care support organization in Hastings is looking for dedicated Support Workers to assist individuals in their daily activities and support their health and wellbeing. The role involves meal preparation, medication support, and participating in activities of interest. Candidates should exhibit empathy, flexibility, and the ability to work both independently and in teams. This is a permanent role with both full-time and part-time positions available, along with a salary range of £12.21-£12.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Flexible nature to positively impact others.
• Experience in care or support roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily activities including meal prep and personal care.
• Engage individuals in activities that promote health and wellbeing.
• Celebrate achievements and encourage creativity.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Emotionally resilient

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work independently

Job description

Support Worker

Location

Hastings

Job Type

2 full time and 1 part time positions available

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary : £12.21-£12.50

You will be supporting 12 people who live in their own flats and have varying support needs.

There are a wide range of daily duties, from meal prep and cleaning to supporting with medication and personal care. You will also be helping to take part in people's interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing. This can range from arts and crafts, nights out at the theatre, shopping trips, holidays and social occasions or whatever their needs may be.

As a Support Worker, you’ll deliver excellent care, celebrate achievements, encourage fun and creativity and engage directly with the wider community. This is more than just a job – you will be helping the people we support gain independence and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.

Hours

• Shift patterns can vary widely – from long days to shorter shifts between 7 : 00am- 21 : 00pm
• Waking night shifts 21 : 00pm-7 : 15am
• Sleep in shifts 21 : 00pm -7 : 00am
• Staff are required to work at least every other weekend.

This service is situated in Hastings town centre.

About you

Your professional and flexible nature will allow you to positively impact those you support and the rest of the team around you, allowing you to flourish and develop in this diverse and rewarding role.

You should possess empathy and compassion, emotional resilience, strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work both in a team and independently.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship, please only apply if you can work in the UK.

We may close this post early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, we would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Experience

You may also have experience in the following: Residential Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Social Care Worker, Community Support Worker, Disability care, Mental Health Support worker, Care Assistant, Assisted living support.

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